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StartBarter - A barter economy for startups - Pivoting to Advisorful.com
A bartering currency for people to barter their skills, services, products in exchange for others.


50 / 50
EC websites are often painful. The EC could pay start ups to improve interaction, organisation and effectiveness of EC websites - the Start Up would would then split their time - 50% on redesigning EC sites + 50% on their own project.


Start Up Shop
Building on the provision of space concepts, the Start Up Shop would be a gathering of start ups with access to a paid staff of developers, designers and business (Accounting, Legal, IP, Brand, Marketing) consultants, all happily funded by the EC!


WN2BD : What Needs to Be Done - Pool/Teahouse
Are you a HCI / UX passionata? A T shaped person? We ourselves need to connect with big challenges, and I need help with that. The DAA workshop can really help out in setting up a virtual teahouse for 2020-2050 EU focus.


Talent Swap
Web-designer seeks Accountant Accountant seeks Web-designer Let's trade


Matching Services-Built off of: Makers & Believers (see that one first)
Build out profiles for the Maker and the Believer that will offer a "match" and % of match based of their selections. (Like a dating site) Also offer search engines that look around for new things for you. (Like a job searching site)


Create Panic
Use human behavior to make them think they must have your product or service. People want what they can't have. Use psychology to gain lift.


OpenFunding Platform (refined version)
An on-line platform to support web entrepreneurs access all the public and private funding they need to start & grow their company.


Makers & Believers
In my point of view this challange could find its solution, in a 'online basement' where "Makers", the people who got the ideas, meet the "Believers" the people who got the money to finance ("believe") in those ideas.


Entrepreneur Map - A network of growing entreprises
A map based network of growing entreprises which focuses on giving the startup a better local visibility. It also solves the problem of local resource hunting and increases collaboration between the users.


Matching Entrepreneurs, Experts, (and Investors) -- Refined
A smart website to help connect budding entrepreneurs with like minded individuals and possibly investors to help realize their ideas.


School of entrepreneurship
Being an entrepreneur requires an intensive training and consulting, especially if you are starting a business for the first time. The idea is to develop a short course program to be taught in schools selected by the European Commission.


DRAFT ESEA, Entrepreneurship Learning to Giving Back: A complete system for student entrepreneurs
The European Student Entrepreneurship Association (ESEA) includes Learning, Thinking, Doing and Giving Back. Members of OpenIDEO Student Chapter at NYU-Poly take you through Miss Appleseed's story as she travels through the road map of the ESEA.


Entrepreneurs In Glass Houses: A Contest
When entrepreneurs compete in full view of the public, everybody gets energized.


Vouchers for Equity: Powered by EU Regional Digital Mutual Funds
Vouchers- redeemable for blocks of their staff's time- are issued by creative agencies in return for equity from start ups, who spend these on outsourced design,code & other services. Participating agencies pool the equity received in a mutual fund.


SAPPx: The European Site and App Exchange
SAPP Exchange is a service that enables EU web and mobile start-ups to more rapidly achieve scale overseas. It does this by helping them find local partners with whom they can adapt, translate & launch their products in key markets around the world.


'Project Angel' planning for success
The 'Project Angel' App is a tool to add creativity and fun to making your start-up a success. Set yourself goals, keep on top of what needs to be done and get help along the way.


Lessons from Jane Jacobs
Start-ups usually rent space in larger buildings. This way they are hidden and are not know. Perhaps a Google Map just for Manhattan or San Jose, sponsored by an overarching organization would bring some visibility to these innovative teams.


Start-up with the Stars!! Harnessing the power of Influencers!!
Celebrities are paired with web entrepreneurs to compete in a reality TV show. This will help entrepreneurs finance their ideas, bring awareness about the struggles entrepreneurs face, and encourage the culture of risk taking.


TOGETHER - Idea, Connection, Success
Did you ever run into an idea which you felt you can not realize? Imagine what would happen with you if you are able to put every of your flash ideas into practice. You begin to live in the way you want to - what stops you from doing your thoughts?


Startup Customer Careline
Who do you call when you are stuck. Some people know what they are doing and others know someone to call, but what about a call centre/chat guidance to help solve immediate issues founders are facing.